SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTU-6TF+-LR, X8DTU-6F+ Preface, About This Motherboard Manual Organization

Preface

Preface

This manual is written for system integrators, PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users. It provides information for the installation and use of the X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard.

About This Motherboard

The X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T)F+-LR motherboard supports the Intel 5500/5600 Series processors, the first dual-processing platform that sup- ports the Intel QuickPath Interconnect (QPI) Technology, providing the next genera- tion point-to-point system interface to replace the current Front Side Bus. With the 5500/5600 Series processors built in, the X8DTU-6F+/X8DTU-6TF+/X8DTU-6(T) F+-LR motherboard substantially enhances system performance in a small form- factor package. Please refer to our website (http://www.supermicro.com/products/) for updates on supported processors. This product is intended to be installed and serviced by professional technicians.

Manual Organization

Chapter 1 provides quick installation instructions.

Chapter 2 describes the features, specifications and performance of the mother- board and provides detailed information about the 5520 chipset.

Chapter 3 provides hardware installation instructions. Read this chapter when in- stalling the processor, memory modules and other hardware components into the system. If you encounter any problems, see Chapter 4, which describes trouble- shooting procedures for video, memory and system setup stored in the CMOS.

Chapter 5 includes an introduction to the BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup utility.

Appendix A provides BIOS Error Beep Codes.

Appendix B lists Other Software Program Installation Instructions.

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